2026-2027 MS Elective Teacher (Global StudiesCreative Writing)

MS Elective Teacher: Global Studies/Creative Writing

Santa Fe South West Middle School Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK 190196 Day Contract (196 days for new teachers; 190 days for returning teachers)

About Santa Fe South Charter Schools

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free public charter network that has served the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Rooted in the communities we serve SFS is committed to providing a challenging student-centered education that prepares scholars to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Guided by a belief in the potential of every student Santa Fe South emphasizes strong instruction meaningful relationships and the development of life skills self-confidence and social responsibility. Our schools work in close partnership with families to ensure students are equipped to succeed in high school college careers and an ever-changing global society.

About West Middle School

Santa Fe South West Middle School opened its doors in the school year and is a growing intentionally designed campus built to serve alongside the SW OKC community. As a young school West MS is in an exciting stage of developmentestablishing its identity systems and traditions while maintaining a relentless focus on student growth and achievement.

West MS is driven by a deep love for kids and content. We are committed to delivering a rigorous grade-level curriculum bell to bell every day fostering grit and resilience and celebrating student growth as a core measure of success. Educators at West MS have the unique opportunity to help shape the culture practices and instructional excellence of a growing middle school while receiving strong coaching and support.

Position Overview

As part of Santa Fe South West Middle Schools continued growth and expansion for FY27 we are launching brand-new electives: Creative Writing & Global Studies. This position represents an exciting opportunity to build and shape these courses from the ground up within a strong and mission-driven school community.

Santa Fe South West Middle School seeks an innovative culturally responsive educator to design and lead this elective which will expand students thinking deepen cultural understanding and strengthen authentic writing skills across genres.

These courses will:

• Develop students creative and analytical writing abilities across multiple disciplines and genres (narrative poetry argumentative reflective journalistic etc.).
• Deepen understanding and appreciation of diverse countries cultures histories and perspectives.
• Foster global awareness through meaningful projects and ideally authentic communication experiences with students in other countries (e.g. structured pen pal exchanges collaborative digital projects cultural dialogue opportunities).
• Empower students to use writing as a tool for expression empathy and impact.

Unlike core academic courses at SFS which follow established curriculum frameworks this elective position offers meaningful creative ownership. The selected teacher will lead the development of curriculum units and signature experienceswithin clear instructional expectations and aligned to SFS standards for rigor engagement and measurable student growth.

This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in both structure and innovation: someone who values autonomy but also understands the responsibility that comes with building something excellent.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Design

• Design and implement an engaging standards-aligned elective curriculum for creative writing and global studies.
• Teach writing as both craft and communication emphasizing voice structure revision and publication.
• Introduce students to global issues cultures and perspectives through project-based and discussion-based learning.
• Incorporate authentic audiences and real-world connections including opportunities for international student communication when feasible.
• Create opportunities for students to publish present and showcase their work.

Student Growth & Achievement

• Set and uphold high expectations for both academic performance and character.
• Provide frequent actionable feedback that strengthens student writing and critical thinking.
• Track student progress and adjust instruction to ensure measurable growth.
• Cultivate curiosity empathy and global awareness in students.

Culture & Relationships

• Build a classroom culture rooted in respect voice and intellectual risk-taking.
• Develop strong relationships with students and families.
• Reinforce school-wide systems and expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen literacy and interdisciplinary connections across the campus.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree
• Strong writing background and demonstrated ability to teach writing effectively
  
  

Preferred

• Teaching experience in a K12 classroom setting
• Background in English Social Studies Global Studies or related field
• Experience with project-based learning
• Experience facilitating student collaboration or cross-cultural exchanges
• Demonstrated success growing student achievement
  
  

Why This Role Matters

At West Middle School we believe exposure builds possibility. When students see beyond their immediate surroundingsthrough literature writing dialogue and global connectionthey expand their sense of who they are and who they can become.

This elective is an opportunity to help students:

• Find and refine their voice.
• Develop empathy and global awareness.
• Strengthen writing as a lifelong skill.
• Engage meaningfully with perspectives beyond their own.

If you are excited to build something innovative challenge students to think deeply and help them see the worldand their place in itmore clearly we encourage you to apply.

Why Join West MS

Joining West Middle School means becoming part of a founding-era team committed to closing opportunity gaps and building something special for students and families in West OKC. Teachers at West MS receive robust coaching clear instructional expectations and the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape a growing school grounded in high expectations growth and joy.

Santa Fe South Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

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